WSL Hall of Fame 2023: Jill Scott, Ellen White and Anita Asante added

Jill Scott, Ellen White and Anita Asante have all been added to the Women's Super League Hall of Fame.

The Hall of Fame is the highest honour the Women's Super League (WSL) can offer.

It recognises and celebrates the achievements of players, officials and coaches who have made huge contributions to the league.

The three former England internationals will join the likes of previous winners Fara Williams and Karen Carney.

Jill Scott and Ellen White were part of the Lionesses team which won Euro 2022, before ending their playing careers, and Anita Asante earned 71 England caps, won five English league titles and four FA Cups during her career.

The three were honoured in a special ceremony at the National Football Museum in Manchester on Monday.

What is the WSL Hall of Fame?

Artwork celebrating the careers of Jill Scott, Ellen White and Anita Asante displayed in the National Football Museum

The WSL Hall of Fame was introduced in 2021 to line-up with the 10th anniversary of the formation of the league in April 2011.

It was created as a way to recognise the incredible achievements of female players, officials and coaches in the football league.

The first women to be added to the WSL Hall of Fame in 2021 were Chelsea manager Emma Hayes and former England internationals Rachel Yankey and Fara Williams.

Ex-Lionesses Karen Carney, Eni Aluko, Katie Chapman and Kelly Smith were given the award in 2022.

Who are the 2023 WSL Hall of Fame winners?

Jill Scott

Jill Scott, Ellen White and Anita Asante have been added to the WSL Hall of Fame 2023.

Jill Scott is a former midfielder and one of England's most decorated players.

The former Lioness has made 175 appearances in the WSL, featuring in nine major tournaments including the winning EURO 2022 team.

Since retiring, Scott went on to win the ITV reality show 'I'm A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here' in 2022 and became the first female player to captain England for Soccer Aid in 2023.

Speaking about the achievement she said: "I'm absolutely buzzing to be honest"

Ellen White

Ellen White is the record goal scorer for England women, scoring 52 goals in 113 caps for the Lionesses.

She also made 144 career WSL appearances for Arsenal, Notts County, Birmingham City and Man City, scoring 61 league goals - formerly a record.

Ellen has also been awarded a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2023 New Year Honours for her services to football.

Anita Asante

Anita Asante is a history-maker who made huge achievements during her career as a player.

She was part of the Arsenal team that won the quadruple in 2006/2007, collecting the UEFA Women's Cup - the first team outside of Germany or Scandinavia to do so - the FA Women's National Premier League, FA Women's Cup and the FA Women's Premier League Cup.

Throughout her career she made 71 appearances for England, and played on the 2012 London Olympics team for Great Britain.

Anita is now a coach at Bristol City Women's Football Club.